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LB03 XXN

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,177 mi
Last recorded153,177 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 XXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 153,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 143,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 143,548 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak on steering box

o/s/f suspension damper leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2023 138,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 138,309 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall plus tyre badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 133,054 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At both differentials (front and rear) and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 127,048 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 127,048 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 193,831 miles

Both registration plate lights - poor light output/dim

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear transmission differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 114,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded in places

offside front & nearside rear bump stops missing

Fail 12 Aug 2019 114,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded in places

offside front & nearside rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 Aug 2018 108,098 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2017 101,649 miles

Oil leak ()

lower bushes in both front shock absorbers slightly deteriorated

some surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,355 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 96,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,549 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 88,349 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,707 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 82,707 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,994 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 67,111 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 65,919 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 61,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,183 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 57,335 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,546 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 54,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 48,207 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,040 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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LB03 XXN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB03 XXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB03 XXN is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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